Synonyms of capable

capable

adjective

ˈkā-pə-bəl 

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

a capable and efficient editor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suitable
• qualified
• competent
• able
• good
• fit
• equal
• expert
• skilled
• experienced
• adept
• proficient
• ready
• prepared
• skillful
• accomplished
• willing
• seasoned
• masterly
• masterful
• on the ball
• master
• trained
• veteran
• versatile
• practiced
• ace
• apt
• overqualified
• protean
• schooled
• all-around

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incompetent
• unfit
• poor
• unqualified
• inept
• inexperienced
• unskilled
• unfitted
• unprepared
• untrained
• beginning
• new
• green
• raw
• inexpert
• untested
• unseasoned
• unskillful
• untried
• unschooled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capable

However, no one had directly examined fully strained films thinner than about four nanometers using techniques capable of measuring both the motion and spin of electrons at the same time. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Despite his major league struggles, Barnes remained a useful depth option capable of covering innings when injuries struck. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Talk to Your Neighbor Tree roots are amazingly robust and capable of squeezing into tiny cracks and openings, potentially causing damage. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

Stay, play young, develop and then move straight into a first-team squad, having established yourself as capable of thriving in men’s football. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026